Letter from Publisher

Embracing a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle, this month’s theme, involves much more than diet, exercise, and oral and physical health—it involves mental and emotional healing. Read More »

Healthy Chef Sherell Offers Cooking Class Adventures

Sherell White, executive director at the Living Forward House, in Dunedin, has designed and built a LEED-certified space to teach healthy cooking classes and house her organic, gluten-free, dairy-free Healthy Desserts Bakery. Read More »

Two New Locations for Greenpoint Thermography

Greenpoint offers thermographic imaging services daily at their St. Petersburg office and at multiple additional locations in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties on a monthly or quarterly basis. Read More »

Awakening the Power of Innate Creative Potential

Despite being inherently creative beings, many of us encounter obstacles that hinder our ability to tap into our own unique creative powers. Read More »

Cultivating Authentic univeRsal Energy with Miliaresis & Belcastro

Miliaresis and Belcastro invite participants—from newcomers to seasoned practitioners—to explore their intuitive capabilities through gentle movement, meditation, channeling, crystals and journaling. Read More »

Sun Health Expo Returns to Tampa Bay

Open to the public, medical experts will speak about natural cures while local exhibitors share many interesting products and services from the health, food, beauty and spiritual wellness industries. Read More »

Cryogenix Rejuvenation and Recovery in Pinellas County

Whole Body Cryotherapy revolutionized the concept of reducing inflammation by way of vasoconstriction via temperature reduction, treating debilitating symptoms for both injury as well as ailments and/or inflammatory conditions for faster recovery. Read More »

Oral Health Tips to Prevent Heart Disease: How Regular Trips to the Dentist Can Save a Life

Prevention measures can keep gum disease and sleep apnea from leading to cardiovascular consequences. Read More »

Mimi Guarneri on Treating the Heart With Love

Dr. Mimi Guarneri shares how a holistic view on heart health can have profound impacts on the patient. Read More »

Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Benefits for People and the Planet

While plant-based milks have historically played second fiddle to other dairy alternatives, but not anymore. Touting sustainability benefits, a creamy texture and pleasing flavors, soy, oat, almond, cashew and even macadamia nut milks are having their moment. Read More »

No-Bake Pumpkin Dairy-Free Cheesecake

No-bake and dairy-free, now you can have your cheesecake and eat it too. Read More »

Chef AJ’s Caramel Blondies

This non-dairy treat incorporates sweet potato, oats, dates, shredded coconut and banana for a healthy twist. Read More »

Chef AJ’s Popeye’s Perfection

This non-dairy smoothie contains spinach to power your day. Read More »

The Magic of Hugs

Through the ages, various substances and lifestyle changes have been touted as panaceas, but even in our modern world there is one unexpected soul-elixir that might rival the others—the human hug. Read More »

Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies

Americans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future. Read More »

Homeopathy for Athletes: Remedies to Address Common Sports Challenges

Accidents and injuries are bound to happen, and this is where homeopathy can shine. Some world-class athletes recognize that homeopathic medicines speed healing and get them back in training quickly, and without troublesome side effects. Read More »

Mindful Breathwork: Managing Stress and Heart Health

Stressors can lead to high blood pressure, inflammation and increased cardiovascular events. Breathwork is an effective mind-body practice to balance the nervous system and instill calm and contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body. Read More »

Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement

The foods and drinks kids consume have tremendous impact on their overall health. a healthy lifestyle from infancy to adulthood helps people maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Read More »

Love on a Leash: Mutual Benefits of Walking the Dog

Dog walking can bring vitality and other benefits to those on both ends of the leash. Dogs offer a source of comfort and emotional support. In return, humans create a sense of security and happiness. Read More »

Drug May Improve Heart Health in the Obese

Semiglutide may be associated with heart health improvement, lowering risk of fatal and nonfatal heart attacks and strokes Read More »

Hemp Products May Be Harmful to Children

Some CBD products may concentrate the delta-8 THC in manufacturing to levels nearing the potency of marijuana-derived delta-9 THC. Read More »

Exercise is Good for Cholesterol

A new study has uncovered details as to why exercise is beneficial for heart health and blood lipid levels at any age. Read More »

Citrus for Heart Health

A common flavanone called hesperidin found in citrus fruit may help protect against heart disease. Read More »

New Sickle Cell Treatment Approved

The first gene editing treatment for Sickle Cell uses new technology to modify a gene involved in red blood cell shape and function. Read More »

Ammonia-Powered Engine

Engines powered by ammonia are said to be able to produce 161 horsepower with a 90 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels. Read More »

Extinct Mole Rediscovered

A blind mole thought to have been extinct since 1936 was found in the sand dunes of South Africa. Read More »

Climate Change Leads to More Rabid Bat Exposure

A recent study links climate change to the spread of bat-borne diseases. Read More »

Dots to Light Up Televisions and Tumors

Breakthroughs with quantum dots have opened up potential applications for various fields, including medicine and technology. Read More »

Respiratory Illness in Dogs Sweeps the Nation

A respiratory illness with an unknown cause is affecting dogs across the United States. Read More »

Growing Hydroponic Produce at Home

Hydroponics, a method of gardening that does not use soil, is a fun, easy and eco-friendly way to grow fresh produce all year round. Read More »